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    T Tuesday: Java edition

    April 14, 2015 - By 

    I thought I’d share another page in my coffee theme altered book on this T stands for Tuesday. I can see the end of the book. I’m estimating I only have room for 3 more spreads. Longest project ever!!

    java in a teacup

    Now that it’s nearing completion, I’m really trying to grind it out… *grin*

    plant update

    I thought I’d give a little peek at my seedlings. They are getting leggy…time to transplant into slightly bigger pots.

    sunny spot

    I also had to share this gorgeous photo of Gracie that Little J aka Mini-me aka JR took the other day. I knew she was using my camera but wasn’t sure for what. She definitely has an eye for lighting.

    I’ve got errands, phone calls and chores on my list today. Living the dream. 🙂

    What are you doing today?

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    Coffee anyone?

    April 9, 2015 - By 

    I finally had a bit of inspiration for my coffee theme AB (altered book).

    coffee anyone

    The circles up the side are free hand cuts from security envelopes. The coffee image drove the repetition of the circles.

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    Inspired by the jitters

    May 9, 2014 - By 

    I’ve been drinking WAY to much coffee lately. Not that I make a second pot at home for myself but I’ve been out and about and the coffee seems to be free-flowing.  Jitters…shakes…good thing I wasn’t doing any fine motor things because I would have gotten a big old F in any of those.

    The bonus to my coffee excess is that it got me thinking about an altered book I started many years ago. Seriously…years…ago….coffeeThis is by far my favorite page in this AB so far. The others all seem forced in comparison.  I likely shouldn’t compare since I’ve really grown as an artist in the years since I started this project but it’s hard not to self-criticize.

    The ad is from an old cookbook I tore apart. I love that it’s a little piece of history.